The article emphasizes the importance of self-kindness as a critical component of the healing journey. It discusses how negative self-talk stems from the brain's default mode network (DMN), which generates automatic, unkind thoughts. To cultivate self-kindness, individuals must first practice awareness of their unkind thoughts and behaviors. This can be achieved through journaling, discussions with trusted friends, or therapy. Additionally, learning to detach from negative thoughts by understanding their origin can prevent spiraling into negativity and enable healthier self-dialogue.
Learning to be kind to yourself is a powerful part of the healing journey. It takes time and, like other skills, gets easier with practice.
The first step is to practice awareness. Recognizing when you are being unkind to yourself can occur through journaling, or in therapy.
Your unkind thoughts come from an automatic thought network called the 'default mode network.' It's primitive and harps on your perceived failures.
Building awareness can separate you from the unkind voice, allowing you to stop spiraling by not believing that the negative thoughts are true.
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